Location:
Bay of Plenty
An earlier release referred to a water-related incident in Tauriko.
This was incorrect. The correct location is Poripori Road, Lower Kaimai.
Apologies for any confusion caused.
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Waikato
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Sudden death, Taukiro
Location:
Bay of Plenty
One person has died after a water-related incident in Taukiro this afternoon.
Emergency services were called about 2.55pm to a location off Poripori Road, where a person had been pulled from the water.
CPR was commenced, however they sadly died at the scene.
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